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Greenpeace report calls for Wall Street accountability in Bitcoin mining energy use.

Bitcoin Mining Companies Hiding Energy Data, Wall Street is Responsible

June 17, 2024 Dan K

Greenpeace blames Wall Street for Bitcoin mining’s excessive energy, urging financial institutions to adopt more transparent and responsible practices.

Graph showing the growth of TON Blockchain's TVL surpassing $610M

Telegram-Linked TON Blockchain Soars Above $610M in TVL

June 17, 2024 Dan K

The TON blockchain has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $610M in TVL, largely due to its integration with Telegram’s vast user base.

Binance Lists Zksync (ZK) with Token Giveaway Amid Airdrop Controversy

June 17, 2024 Dan K

Binance lists Zksync (ZK) trading pairs and announces a token giveaway amid airdrop controversy. Learn about the listing, eligibility, and community reactions.

Warning sign about cryptocurrency scams on social media platforms

Binance Co-founder Urges Elon Musk to Tackle Cryptocurrency Scams on X

June 16, 2024 Dan K

Binance co-founder Yi He urges Elon Musk to tackle the growing cryptocurrency scams on X, highlighting recent impersonation incidents affecting users.

LBank cryptocurrency exchange platform showing trading charts and digital assets.

LBank in Hot Water for Breaking Japan’s Financial Rules

June 15, 2024 Dan K

Japan’s FSA warns LBank for unregistered operations, raising significant concerns about transparency and accountability in cryptocurrency transactions.

Two men charged for operating Empire Market, a darknet marketplace

Federal Prosecutors Charge Two Men for Running Darknet Marketplace Empire Market

June 15, 2024 Dan K

Two men have been charged by federal prosecutors for operating Empire Market, a darknet marketplace that facilitated $430 million in illegal transactions.

Graph showing the results of the 2023 BIS survey on CBDC

Central Banks Less Likely to Issue Retail CBDCs in Mid-Term, BIS Says

June 14, 2024 Dan K

The 2023 BIS survey shows only 12% of central banks plan to issue retail CBDCs in the mid-term, with more interest in wholesale CBDCs for cross-border payments.

SEC May Receive Only a Fraction of Settlement Due to Bankruptcy Creditor Prioritization

SEC May Receive ‘Only a Fraction’ of Terraform’s Settlement

June 13, 2024 Dan K

SEC might receive only a fraction of Terraform Labs’ $4.47 billion settlement due to bankruptcy proceedings prioritizing payments to secured creditors first.